Caldwell Theatre Embraces Diversity for Their Summer Season
Boca Raton. May 24, 2011. Caldwell Theatre Company announces a summer season that embraces diversity and theatricality. Embarking on the successful formula of summers past, they will open the summer season with a World Premiere by South Florida’s foremost playwright Michael McKeever, and his hilarious take on the famous Collyer Brothers of Harlem, titled Stuff. The comedy will be followed by a classically executed drama, Six Years, by the up and coming writer Sharr White.
“Our greatest success during our summer seasons has come from counter programming against traditional summer fare,” said Clive Cholerton, Artistic Director of Caldwell Theatre Company. “As was the case with Vices: A Love Story, a world premiere, followed by The Whipping Man, a compelling drama,” continued Cholerton, citing Caldwell Theatre Company’s overwhelmingly successful summer of 2009, “we have programmed a summer season that is as eclectic as it is entertaining.”
Stuff, tracks the story of the Collyer Brothers from the late 1920’s, soon after their family has moved into their upscale brownstone, in the fashionable neighborhood of Harlem. Our second act fast forwards 20 years to a vastly different Harlem, where the brother’s habit of collecting newspapers, mechanical devices and pianos, has now imploded into a full-scale obsession of floor to ceiling debris. Throughout it all, McKeever has provided non- stop laughs and tremendously insightful wit, which has you loving the brothers and rooting for their journey.
Six Years, is the poignant and powerful drama that tracks the marriage of Phil and Meredith Granger, in five separate scenes, each separated by six years, beginning at the end of WWII and ending with the Vietnam War. We see them first deal with the aftermath of war, transition to a tremendous business success and continue forward dealing with their son in the Vietnam era. Mr. White’s razor sharp script illuminates an understanding of marriage reminiscent of the classic American writers Arthur Miller and Eugene O’Neil.
The design team for both productions will feature the respected talents of Tim Bennett, scenic design, Tom Shorrock, lighting and sound design, Alberto Arroyo, costume design and Deborah Veres, property design.
Cholerton will direct both productions which he gushed, “It’s an added thrill to reunite with McKeever after our collaborative success on Dangerous. I am certain the passion and energy we conveyed with our most recent project, will be recreated with our latest endeavor”
The Caldwell Theatre Company is located at 7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33487. For the box office call 561-241-7432 or 1-877-245-7432. The Caldwell Theatre Company’s upcoming production schedule can be found at www.caldwelltheatre.com.
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Media Contact:
Clive Cholerton, Artistic Director of Caldwell Theatre Company and play director
561-995-2326 or [email protected]
Performances:
Stuff
World Premier Comedy
By: Michael McKeever
July 6 – 31, 2011
Wednesday – Saturday at 8p.m.
Wednesday and Sunday at 2p.m.
Six Years
Drama
By: Sharr White
August 20 – September 4, 2011
Wednesday – Saturday at 8p.m.
Wednesday and Sunday at 2p.m.
Tickets:
$38 to $50 depending on performance and seat location. $10 Students with ID.
Purchase Stuff and Six Years together for $57 – $75 (Save 25%) through Box Office Only.
Box Office:
Box Office 561-241-7432
Group Sales:
Group pricing for all performances are available. Groups must consist of at least 15. Groups receive one comp for every 20 tickets purchased. Contact Group Sales at (561) 995-2333 or [email protected].
About Caldwell Theatre:
Caldwell Theatre Company is the longest running regional theater in South Florida. The 2010-2011 Mainstage Season celebrates our 36th Season. The theater has 333 seats with no obstructions and no seat is over 60 feet from the stage. You’ll feel as if you’re watching a
performance from your living room. Accessible seating is available upon request. All donations are 100% tax deductable. Caldwell Theatre Company is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.